Realization of the principles of rational nutrition by the universities of Bydgoszcz

The aim of this thesis was to evaluate if the students of universities of Bydgoszcz know the principles of proper nutrition and whether or not they follow them. The study was conducted on a group of 100 students of the universities of Bydgoszcz, 77 women and 23 men between the ages of 19 and 25. The study was carried out in the first half of 2014 using a survey method. Conclusions. Knowledge of rational nutrition and the principles of healthy eating among students of Bydgoszcz universities is quite varied and depends on the field of study. The best eating habits are characterized by technical and art faculties. Students of medical faculties and health sciences are not leaders in this field. More irregularities relating to the quality of diet is observed among students of humanities and social sciences.